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More useful I formation @PETERTHEEATER Many thanks Dom

Just got chance to open one up as @PETERTHEEATER Sugested. Please see picture inside case. Thanks for all your help I now have 4 of the 9 working! 😁

Yes I had a hunch these were used in the Canberra and hopped by using that picture it might jog some memories which apparently it has. I'm very grateful for the information you have provided. Regards Dominic

Great thanks again great information here. Thank you! Dominic

Thanks again all very useful information! Do you know what loads (weight) these were tested to carry? Many thanks Dominic

Thank you so much for this detailed reply. Yes I can get the manual push button to operate the jaws and they reset as you describe. I will try touching the positive on the copper atrips as you have mentioned. I'd be interested in any pointers you can give for servicing, what to look for etc...

Very interesting thanks for your reply and document. I will go though it and see if I glean some Information. Many thanks Dominic

Useful information thank you I will look into this. Many thanks Dominic

Great interesting. The more I hear about it these were most likely 24V DV and the coils have degraded apparently a common problem even at the time let alone 70yrs latter! Many thanks 😊

Great yes I hadn't thought of that I will try latter and see how I get on. Many thanks Dominic

Thanks for your response. Yes I believe British and 1940's but I know little else. There are others that are simular to these on the Canberra type aircraft. I don't actually know which specific aircraft these come from. I have tested at 24VDC and 28VDC with no luck. It could be that the...

Hi Everyone I'm new here this is my first post so excuse me if I've not posted in the correct format. I have recently purchased several small bomb release catches. Not sure if they come under Avionics as they are electrically triggered? I'm trying to get them working from 28v DC power source but...